Finding the perfect ballet shoe for every foot is a mighty feat and one our expertly trained staff take great pride in. Whether is it a first pair of ballet slippers for those just starting out or pointe shoes for the advancing dancer.
Even for a simple ballet slipper there are so many options to choose from, whether it is leather, satin or canvas, with or without a drawstring, a narrow or wide fitting, to full sole or split sole.
The beginner and younger dancers usually wear a full sole ballet shoe to help develop and strengthen their feet, the choice of material will depend on their dance school preferences.
Leather ballet shoes are the most traditional choice and the most hard wearing. Satin ballet shoes are often used for performances and exams, offering a very pretty option especially when the elastic is replaced with ribbon.
As dancers develop, they will often move to canvas ballet shoes, especially the stretch canvas options, designed to hug the foot and show off the arch. Canvas shoes tend to be split sole, allowing for a perfect point. Split sole options are also available in both leather and satin ballet shoes.
Almost all ballet shoes now come in a variety of colours and shades, from the traditional pink to the diversity skin tone shades. Not forgetting the male dancers who usually wear either black or white shoes, or sometimes flesh.
Every foot is different and changes as a dancer grows and progresses, so we like to take our time, even with ballet slippers, to make sure every dancer walks out with the right shoe. From the Bloch Arise to the Capezio Hanami, we know our way around the maze of styles and brands.
Dancing Boutique is proud to carry a vast array of colours, styles and brands allowing us to help every dancer find the perfect fit.